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Our houseplants are sold at very competitive prices. We have a selection of good quality houseplants on
sale in the greenhouse. |
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 Herbaceous Perennials Why not come along and discover the wide variety of herbaceous plants we have at Growing Matters Garden Centre All are of the best quality and sold
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| About us |
Growing Matters Garden Centre sell quality gardening materials to the general public. We are also a Horticultural Therapy Project providing voluntary work for people with mental health needs. History of Growing Matters The project was started by Joyce Morse by making window boxes at the old Occupational Therapy department at Lancaster Moor Hospital. She was then given a plot of land at the old Moor Hospital Nurseries. It was then called Horticultural Therapy. The site grew up to cover about two and a half acres with four greenhouses, growing areas, a polytunnel, enclosed garden, a large potting shed and one portacabin. Chickens and Geese were also kept on the site. When much of the old hospital was closed down the land on the south-west site including Horticultural Therapy was sold off to be used for housing. The unit moved in February 2000 to a new site at Lancaster & Morecambe College in Torrisholme, Morecambe. Joyce and others built up this new site from bare land (a former tennis court) to what it is today. In 2003 the Project was management of the project was taken over by the charity Making Space. Making Space is charity number is 512907. We also adopted the new name Growing Matters. During 2004 the project had a 100% change in staff including some of our longest running. Joyce Morse being the last to go retiring from managing Growing Matters on the 8th of February 2005. All will be greatly missed. Growing Matters Today Angela Nagorski took over the running of Growing Matters from February 2005 which she continues to run to the present day. Growing Matters is based at, though not run by, Lancaster and Morecambe College in Torrisholme, Morecambe. The main site consists of
We also have a plot of land for growing which is located over the other side of the college car park. This is split into two parts. One is used for fruit and vegetable growing which will be sold on the main site. The other half consists of a sloped grassed area with flower beds and young small trees. There is also a small path which leads up to a sheltered seat which has been placed on the highest point of the slope. The main site is due for major refurbishment/upgrade to begin some to time in 2007. It will include new features such as:-
Growing Matters is managed by the charity Making Space. Making Space is charity number is 512907. As it is also a therapy unit we have to meet certain standards. We have three staff members with a number of volunteers helping out where possible. Also the members of Growing Matters are able to do voluntary work in a comfortable and relaxing environment. |
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